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NOVA - Season 39 Episode 15 Cracking Your Genetic Code

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What will it mean when most of us can afford to have the information in our DNA—all three billion chemical letters of it—read, stored, and available for analysis? In "Cracking Your Genetic Code," NOVA reveals that we stand on the verge of a revolution. We meet cancer patients returned to robust health and a cystic fibrosis sufferer breathing easily because scientists have been able to pinpoint and neutralize the genetic abnormalities underlying their conditions. What are the moral dilemmas raised by the new technology? Will it help or hurt us to know our genetic destiny? What if such information falls into the hands of insurance companies, employers, and prospective mates? One thing is for certain: The new era of personalized, gene-based medicine is relevant to everyone. Soon, all of us may be deciding whether to join the ranks of the DNA generation.

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First Air Date: Mar 03, 1974

Last Air date: Nov 20, 2024

Season: 51 Season

Episode: 992 Episode

Runtime: 55 minutes

IMDb: 6.85/10 by 116.00 users

Popularity: 204.764

Language: English